Walking in Waterloo Region

[MidTowner]

And perhaps more significant are plans to designate mid-block crossings. That should have a significant effect on improving the safety of trail crossings, e.g. Laurel Trail at Bridgeport and Iron Horse Trail at Victoria, especially if the cops hold periodic "safety blitzes."

It does depend on enforcement. It'll be a while before someone on foot can confidently cross at one of these midblock crossings without being absolutely sure they will be given the right of way (which will cause unnecessary delays for everyone)- too many motorists will flout the rules at first to feel safe. But if they are enforced, and most motorists eventually heed them, it could be great- cheap crossovers that only hold up motor traffic when someone is actually crossing. Perfect.

Laurel Trail at Bridgeport and Weber are both logical choices, I think. The Spur Line Trail at Union would be, if the City of Waterloo chooses to use these. I can think of a number of other locations on Weber and Victoria that would be good choices.